Abstract

The present invention relates to a security sleeve for a container with a neck, notably for a bottle, comprising a heat-shrinkable sleeve (20), and at least one tamper-evident seal (22) that is fixed, at least at one location, to the inner face of the heat-shrinkable sleeve (20), each tamper-evident seal extending along the heat-shrinkable sleeve (20), the heat-shrinkable sleeve (20) and each tamper-evident seal (22) being shaped such that if a force is applied to the heat-shrinkable sleeve (20), the latter is torn substantially circumferentially, and each tamper-evident seal (22) remains fixed only to one of the two parts of the heat-shrinkable sleeve (20) that are delimited by the substantially circumferential tear.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 41/62 - Secondary protective cap-like outer covers for closure members
• B65D 55/08 - Annular elements encircling container necks

Abstract

A method of producing an authenticatable article. An overt feature is produced in the article using a fabricating technique which is selected based on a material of the article so as to produce the overt feature having predetermined, reproducible macroscopic characteristics as well as random, non-reproducible microscopic characteristics rendering the article physically unique. The overt feature including the microscopic characteristics are imageable using a predetermined imaging technology to produce an overt feature image. An authentication signature is generated based on the overt feature image and stored in a central database. The overt feature may alternatively be produced in an apparatus or means used to manufacture authenticatable articles such that the overt feature including the random, microscopic characteristics is reproduced in the articles. The overt feature and generated authentication code therefore corresponds to articles manufactured using that apparatus or means.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere
• A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
• B44B 5/00 - Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins
• B44C 1/24 - Pressing or stamping ornamental design on surfaces
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
• G07D 7/12 - Visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

A method of producing an authenticatable article. An overt feature is produced in the article using a fabricating technique which is selected based on a material of the article so as to produce the overt feature having predetermined, reproducible macroscopic characteristics as well as random, non-reproducible microscopic characteristics rendering the article physically unique. The overt feature including the microscopic characteristics are imageable using a predetermined imaging technology to produce an overt feature image. An authentication signature is generated based on the overt feature image and stored in a central database. The overt feature may alternatively be produced in an apparatus or means used to manufacture authenticatable articles such that the overt feature including the random, microscopic characteristics is reproduced in the articles. The overt feature and generated authentication code therefore corresponds to articles manufactured using that apparatus or means.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
• B44B 5/00 - Machines or apparatus for embossing decorations or marks, e.g. embossing coins
• B44C 1/24 - Pressing or stamping ornamental design on surfaces
• G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere
• G07D 5/00 - Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
• G07D 7/20 - Testing patterns thereon